1. Re-reading notes instead of practising questions
Passive reading feels productive but does not build exam skill. Replace 20 minutes of re-reading with 20 minutes of timed questions — then check mark schemes.
2. Ignoring the calculator paper strategy
Foundation and Higher calculator papers reward method marks. Practise showing working even when your calculator gives the answer instantly.
3. Skipping past papers until the last week
Start past papers at least 8–10 weeks before exams. One paper per fortnight early on, then one per week in the final month.
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